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One Year On, Brownsville's 'Central Park Barber' Isn't Going Back to the Shop

Brownsville master barber Herman James has decided not to go back to the barbershop, after spending a year cutting hair in Central Park
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East Flatbush School Trying to ‘Erase’ Child’s Bullying Death, Community Says

It's been more than two weeks since Romy Vilsaint, a fifth-grader at PS 361 in East Flatbush, died after complaining of head injuries sustained from bullying.
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East New York Farms Harnesses the Power of Local Youth to Support Community With Fresh, Healthy Food

East New York Farms is currently fundraising for a new solar powered greenhouse and compost program to grow its community services
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Attorney General Letitia James Introduces Legislation to Limit Police Use of Force

The Police Accountability Act would determine that force be used only as a last resort after all other alternatives are exhausted.
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Candidates for BK’s 35th District City Council Seat to Share Their Plans in Live Forum

Candidates for BK’s 35th District City Council Seat to Share Their Plans in Live Forum

This Thursday, candidates vying to represent the 35th District will answer voters question in a live forum
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How New Yorkers Marked the Anniversary of George Floyd’s Killing

Across the city, New Yorkers on Tuesday marked the anniversary of the murder of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis.
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BK Leaders Laud Biden Administration’s Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian Immigrants

The administration announced eligible Haitian immigrants living in the United States can apply for a new, 18-month Temporary Protected Status designation
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‘We Can’t Arrest Our Way Out of This Problem,’ BK DA Announces New Community Partnerships to Reduce Gun Violence

‘We Can’t Arrest Our Way Out of This Problem,’ BK DA Announces New Community Partnerships to Reduce Gun Violence

Brooklyn District Attorney and Eric Gonzalez and Pastor Gilford Monrose will work closely together to tackle the issue in Brooklyn
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40th District Council Candidates to Talk Small Business, Economic Recovery in Town Hall

The hybrid virtual-in-person presentation will be moderated by 12-year-old entrepreneur Obocho Peters and streamed live on Facebook
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At New Helpline, a Real Person Tells You the Closest Place to Get Free Food in NYC

At New Helpline, a Real Person Tells You the Closest Place to Get Free Food in NYC

Lemontree Food Helpline connects people — either over the phone or through text — with their nearest free food provider, at a time of immense need
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